Moon and Source Code director signs on for Warcraft movie

Will direct Legendary Pictures' $100 million live action adaptation.

Duncon Jones, director of independent break out hit Moon and sci-fi train movie Source Code, has signed on to helm Warcraft, Legendary Pictures' live action adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment's game universe.

The movie's script – penned by Charles Leavitt (Blood Diamond) – is still under wraps, but production on the movie is expected to begin in full this autumn, with a planned 2015 release date.

"So the gauntlet was thrown down ages ago: Can you make a proper MOVIE of a video game. I've always said its possible. Got to DO it now! ;)" Tweeted Jones.

For Jones Warcraft marks a major step, having previously directed indie flick Moon at a budget of only $1 million, and the $35 million Source Code. Warcraft's rumoured $100 million budget is a considerable jump and will be expected to make a sizeable return at the box office.